Guidebook for New Holland House
Shopping
De 9 Straatjes
9 streets of interesting boutique shopping
De Bijenkorf
1 DamFamous Amsterdam department store - the heart of Dam square
Great fresh farmers produce available on Saturdays. Flea market on Saturdays and Mondays. Great Amsterdamers market !
892 Einheimische empfehlen
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktGreat fresh farmers produce available on Saturdays. Flea market on Saturdays and Mondays. Great Amsterdamers market !
Sightseeing
Paleis op de Dam
147 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalFascinating Royal Palace open to the public
Climb the tower during Peak season for incredible views of the canals and rooftops of Jordaan
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Westerkerk
279 PrinsengrachtClimb the tower during Peak season for incredible views of the canals and rooftops of Jordaan
Vondelpark
Great for a walk, jog or lunch - or just relaxing
Great panoramic Observatory tower during peak season - telescopes directed at monuments of Amsterdam
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Felix Meritis
324 KeizersgrachtGreat panoramic Observatory tower during peak season - telescopes directed at monuments of Amsterdam
Ask the concierge to hire the famous Pulitzer boat across the canal the house with a private captain - recommended!
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Pulitzer Amsterdam
323 PrinsengrachtAsk the concierge to hire the famous Pulitzer boat across the canal the house with a private captain - recommended!
Queue up early (or book on the internet weeks before you arrive)
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Anne-Frank-Haus
20 WestermarktQueue up early (or book on the internet weeks before you arrive)
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofPicturesque garden square surrounded by canal houses
Het Grachtenhuis
386 HerengrachtSmall museum will explain the wonders of the canals!
Essentials
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktBrilliant Farmer's market open Saturdays and Mondays
Local supermarket just around the corner (bring a bag to save the cost of new bags)
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Albert Heijn
21 WestermarktLocal supermarket just around the corner (bring a bag to save the cost of new bags)
Lots of gourmet food. Its a new age store (Cash not accepted) !
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Wolvenstraat 23
23 WolvenstraatLots of gourmet food. Its a new age store (Cash not accepted) !
Puccini Bomboni
17 StaalstraatLegendary, unique handmade chocolates
Everything Else
Amsterdam Centraal station
StationspleinShort trip away
Food Scene
Experience a "rijstafel" - a great dining experience - Dutch Indonesian cuisine
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Indonesisch Restaurant Long Pura
46-48 RozengrachtExperience a "rijstafel" - a great dining experience - Dutch Indonesian cuisine
Preferred supplier of beans for New Holland House. Say hello to Noortje (the friendliest smile in Amsterdam) and say you are from New Holland House to receive royal treatment!
Kaldi Amsterdam Herengracht
300 HerengrachtPreferred supplier of beans for New Holland House. Say hello to Noortje (the friendliest smile in Amsterdam) and say you are from New Holland House to receive royal treatment!
Screaming Beans Hartenstraat
12 HartenstraatGood coffee - almost Melbourne standard !
Bustling little pancake store - make it your local !
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Pancakes Amsterdam Negen Straatjes
38 BerenstraatBustling little pancake store - make it your local !
Amazing hot chocolate - and indulge in assorted chocolates
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Chocolaterie Pompadour
12 HuidenstraatAmazing hot chocolate - and indulge in assorted chocolates
De Luwte
26-28 LeliegrachtGreat cuisine, nice canal atmosphere
Best local pizza (walk down this cobbled street of eateries to pick up and pick up wonderful gourmet wood fired take away pizzas)
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La Perla Pizzeria
53 Tweede TuindwarsstraatBest local pizza (walk down this cobbled street of eateries to pick up and pick up wonderful gourmet wood fired take away pizzas)
Entertainment & Activities
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Local ice-cream
Arts & Culture
Entertaining ad-lib (US) comedians - live show - just around the corner.
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Boom Chicago
117 RozengrachtEntertaining ad-lib (US) comedians - live show - just around the corner.
Pathé Tuschinski
26-34 ReguliersbreestraatAll the latest movies in classic old cinema
The Movies
159 - 163 HaarlemmerdijkOne of many local old style street cinemas in Amsterdam